Everton stand as favourites to land Michael Keane after a switch to Manchester United did not materialise.
Jose Mourinho’s first choice target Victor Lindelof was completing a medical at Carrington yesterday ahead of his £30.7million move from Benfica.
England international Keane wants to kick on with regular first-team football after drawing widespread plaudits last season.
The Burnley central defender has an admirer in Ronald Koeman, but Everton have yet to formalise their interest with the Clarets.